Anticipated - Elementary Principal

Anticipated - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District WOODLAND ELEMENTARY - STOW, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5718197

Final date to receive applications: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title: PRINCIPAL FILE 109

Reports to: Superintendent

Job Objective: Serves as the school’s head administrator and instructional leader.

Minimum Credentials: Holds and maintains required state department of education credentials.

Qualifications: Demonstrates the ability to advance district goals and objectives through program improvements based on evaluated data and research‑based best practices.

• Analyzes, organizes and presents complex information in an easy‑to‑understand format.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self‑discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective supervisory, communication, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training may be required for some assignments.
• OTES Certified.

Essential Responsibilities: Professionally manages school programs, actively supervises building staff, establishes appropriate levels of employee autonomy and accountability.

• Directs the development, delivery and advancement of educational programs consistent with the district mission and legal requirements. Helps implement a shared vision of learning that supports continuous measurable improvements in student achievement.
• Efficiently manages concurrent responsibilities, prioritizes assigned tasks, develops effective solutions for work‑related problems, and delivers tasks within required time‑frames.
• Serves as an adviser to the superintendent and active member of the administrative team.
• Facilitates building compliance with all pertinent local, state and federal laws.
• Oversees the collection of accurate program data and the timely processing of paperwork.
• Recruits highly‑qualified building staff and oversees orientation programs for building staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the results of delegated duties and evaluates staff performance.
• Develops a master schedule (e.g., staffing, courses, support services, student activities, etc.).
• Manages the revision and distribution of student‑parent and teacher handbooks.
• Facilitates collaborative planning of building and staff meetings and directs special projects committees.
• Implements the board‑approved budget as assigned, requisitions materials and services, monitors vendor pricing to control costs and manages the judicious use of program resources.
• Upholds fiscal accountability standards and prepares revenue/expense projections as requested.
• Plans for equipment replacement using district performance goals and applicable safety standards.
• Works with the superintendent and treasurer to align budget proposals with district goals.
• Oversees enrollment, withdrawal procedures and the management of student files.
• Works with staff to develop high‑quality, standards‑based curriculum guides and courses of study.
• Administers state‑mandated testing programs, maintains test security, and analyzes test results.
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning; helps staff identify teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources best suited for each student.
• Advocates for students and facilitates full access to inclusive educational opportunities.
• Assists staff with pupil management issues and participates in student planning meetings as needed.
• Provides administrative direction to ensure orderly building activities (e.g., arrivals/departures, vehicle parking, use of interior/exterior common areas).
• Evaluates operational performance and identifies short‑ and long‑range program needs and opportunities.
• Creates a culture of inclusiveness where all staff and students feel welcomed, safe and valued.

• Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image. Acts in accordance with the Licensure…